Austria’s proposed plan to block access to pornography is facing sharp criticism from experts, who deem it technically unenforceable and legally questionable. Despite likely failing to achieve its stated goal, the proposal raises significant concerns about mass surveillance. Critics argue the scheme would require creating a system to monitor the online activity of nine million Austrian citizens. The plan relies on age verification, but experts suggest technologies used to bypass such systems are readily available. While the block is predicted to be easily circumvented with just a few clicks, the infrastructure built to enforce it represents a dangerous expansion of state oversight. The focus has shifted from preventing access to establishing a framework for potential future censorship. This raises fears about the erosion of digital privacy and freedom within Austria.